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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 679.62 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 679.62 and 164.45 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 679.62 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/679.62 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 679.62 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 111,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,763.51/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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